Truthspresso

What is slander? Why do people want to slander other people?

Chelsea and I look at some Bible verses and stories to find at least six reasons people slander others:

1. To enrich themselves (Proverbs 21:6; 20:17; Haman)
2. To satisfy envy (Joseph's brothers)
3. To cover up wrongdoing or shift blame (Potiphar's wife)
4. To conceal hateful motives or weakness (Proverbs 10:18)
5. To damage or destroy opponents (Psalm 31:13; 1 Samuel 24:9; the Ammonites against David)
6. To fight against truth (Psalm 31:18; 52:3; 64:3-4; Jeremiah 9:4-5)

Sources Cited:

Legal Dictionary, s.v. "slander (n.)," accessed August 14, 2022.

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In our currently English dictionaries happiness and joy are almost synonyms. Chelsea and I try to be a dictionary for these words as we contrast the two words. We read verses from the Bible to learn what Biblical joy means and how it doesn't always go with happiness.

Our definitions of the words:

Happiness: a state of feeling good based on present conditions

Joy: a state of hope based on future promises

Sources Consulted:

Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “happiness,” accessed August 7, 2022.

Scriptures Referenced:

Acts 5:41

Acts 13:50-52

Romans 14:17

2 Corinthians 7:4

Galatians 5:22

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Hebrews 10:34

Hebrews 12:2

Psalm 30:5

Nehemiah 8:10

James 1:2

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Chelsea and I continue to take a break from current news to talk about some names of Jesus and how they encourage us and make us dig deep.

Names we talked about include the following:

1. The Righteous Judge (2 Timothy 4:8)
2. The Word of God (John 1:1,3,14; 1 John 1:1; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 19:13)
3. Our Protector (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 18:2)
4. The Son of Man (Luke 19:10; Matthew 12:8; 18:11; Daniel 7:13-14,27; Mark 14:62-64)
5. Our Hope (1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 8:24)
6. The Son of God (Matthew 14:33; 4:3; 8:29; 16:16; 27:40; Romans 1:4)

This episode was fun, lighthearted, and uplifting. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

The quiz mentioned in this episode:

Names of Jesus Bible Quiz

Also in this episode series:

Some Encouraging Names of Jesus (part 1)

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Chelsea and I take a break from current news to talk about some names of Jesus and how they encourage us and make us dig deep.

Names we talked about include the following:

1. The Amen (Revelation 3:14)
2. Advocate (1 John 2:1)
3. The Lamb (John 1:29; Revelation 5:6; 6:16; 22:3)
4. Our Life (Matthew 16:26; Colossians 3:4)
5. The Lord of Glory (1 Corinthians 2:7; James 2:1; Psalm 24:7-8)
6. Faithful and True (Revelation 19:11)

This episode was fun, lighthearted, and uplifting. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Also in this episode series:

Some Encouraging Names of Jesus (part 2)

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On July 1 the Indianapolis Star published a piece that mentioned a pregnant 10-year-old girl seeking an abortion. According to this article she had to go to Indiana because her home state of Ohio wouldn't allow it--all because of those fiendish Supreme Court justices!

The hazy event spread around the world and became part of the abortion debate (as intended), and President Biden mentioned it in a speech. After conservative news commentators and guests expressed their doubts about the story, police arrested the perpetrator on July 12. A child abuser is now off the streets!

As details are now coming out, they raise questions about coverups and political maneuvering. Why didn't the news initially focus on catching a criminal? Why does it seem like the arrest became a convenient trap for libel? Why did independent journalist Megan Fox of PJ Media have to struggle to get answers and be denied them? Who loses in these political games? The 10-year-old girl and the many victims who are like her!

Chelsea and I discuss what we know of the timeline and how abortion access isn't the solution to child rape. It actually enables abuse and hides evidence!

Sources Consulted:

Shari Rudavsky and Rachel Fradette, "Patients head to Indiana for abortion services as other states restrict care," IndyStar.com, July 1, 2022 edition retrieved from web.archive.org.

Lee Brown, "Mom of 10-year-old Ohio girl who got abortion defends child’s rapist," New York Post, July 15, 2022.

Thomas Catenacci, "Ohio 10-year-old's alleged illegal immigrant rapist, 27, was listed as minor in abortionist’s report to state," Fox News, July 14, 2022.

Bethany Bruner, "What do we know about Gerson Fuentes, suspect in rape of 10-year-old?" The Columbia Dispatch, July 15, 2022.

Dakin Andone, Chuck Johnston and Claudia Dominguez, "Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old rape victim reported procedure to health department, records show, as AG investigates her," CNN, Updated July 15, 2022.

"How Often Does Sexual Assault Occur in the United States?" RAINN.org, Retrieved July 16, 2022.

Paula Bolyard, "Why PJ Media's Reporting on the 10-Year-Old Rape Victim Matters," PJ Media, July 13, 2022.

Megan Fox, "Abortionist Caitlin Bernard Under Investigation by Indiana University and Attorney General of Indiana," July 14, 2022.

Glenn Beck, "Did the far-left COVER UP this AWFUL crime to push abortion?" YouTube video [08:43-23:55], July 14, 2022.

"Eight Planned Parenthood facilities were willing to cover up sexual abuse in six different states," Live Action, Retrieved July 16, 2022.

Scriptures Referenced:

Matthew 18:6

Psalm 82:3-4

Psalm 27:4

Proverbs 29:26-27

TikTok videos show pro-abortion women retaliating against the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

They're warning "pro-life" men that a lack of access to abortion could threaten "hookup culture." They're calling for "abstinence" apart from commitment. They're demanding men who cause women to be pregnant to share financial responsibility and help raise the child.

They believe these demands will punish "pro-life" men.

Chelsea and I believe these TikTok women have no idea what "pro-life" really means.

What these women think are ultimatums are what we have been saying all along. The Bible teaches abstinence before marriage, that men and women should seek a lifelong spouse, and that men should be fathers who sacrifice for their wife and children.

Christians should use these misunderstandings as opportunities to explain the truth about "pro-life" and ultimately to share the gospel.

Sources Consulted:

Waiyee Yip, "Women on TikTok say hookup culture will 'be absolutely decimated' if Roe V. Wade is overturned," Insider, May 4, 2022.

Dan Adcock, "Abortion and men's responsibility," Independent Record, June 28, 2022.

Scriptures Cited:

1 Corinthians 7:1-2,9

1 Peter 2:11-12,15

Chelsea and I conclude our series about Pride Month.

Ricci Tres is a 29-year-old combat veteran and father of three children who recently decided to try to be a woman. Tres was rejected from the women's Olympic skateboarding because he has too much testosterone. He later won a NYC skateboarding competition and put a 13-year-old girl in second place. Tres admits he could "never be a woman" but wishes he were born that way. He wants to be "pretty and cute."

Fox News aired a controversial story about the Whittington family and how their young daughter allegedly told her parents she was really a boy before she could even speak. She supposedly "came out" as a boy at age 5. The Whittingtons have been raising their daughter as a son renamed Ryland.

Stories like this lead us to ask the same question Matt Walsh asked in his documentary: "What is a woman?"

Chelsea gives biological traits of how God designed females differently from males. Men and women can have a wide range of personalities. These personalities don't make people a different "gender" from their created biology. Gender ideology seems to confuse "gender" with "personality."

We also look at the Word of God to see how transgenderism may be addressed.

Sources Consulted:

"The Boardr Open at New York City Womens FINALS Presented by DC Results," TheBoardr.com, June 25th, 2022.

Timothy H.J. Nerozzi, "Trans skateboarder who won first prize against teen is a combat vet, dad who was rejected from the Olympics," Fox News, June 29, 2022.

Shifali Gorka, "Who is Ricci Tres? Trans skateboarder is dad of 3 who was rejected from Olympics qualifiers because he had TOO MUCH testosterone," Meaww.com, Updated June 28, 2022.

Amy Nelson, "Skateboarder speaks out after transgender athlete defeats teen girls: 'We shouldn't be sitting in silence'," Fox News, July 1, 2022.

"California transgender teen, family hope to be an inspiration to others," Fox News, June 10, 2022.

Scriptures Cited:

1 Corinthians 14:33

1 Peter 3:3-4

Jeremiah 30:6

1 Corinthians 7:34

James 3:13-18

We take a break from what we said we were going to address this week to talk about the Supreme Court ruling for Dobbs v. Jackson on Friday, June 24, 2022. On this historic day Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey were explicitly overturned.

We talk about the Constitutional arguments laid out in the decision and the problems with the dissenting opinion.

The decision simply relegated the authority to legislate abortion back to the states and the people. This is not the time to claim victory and move on. The battle for the hearts and minds of people over abortion now kicks into high gear from the ground up.

Sources Consulted:

Dobbs v. Jackson decision PDF

Dobbs v. Jackson dissent PDF

Scriptures Cited:

Psalm 20:7

Deuteronomy 21:9

Chelsea and I continue our coverage of events and thoughts about Pride Month.

Some protesters disrupted a "Drag Queen Story Hour" at a library in San Lorenzo, California. Most media articles side with the drag queen and demonize the protesters. They mostly asked parents why they brought their kids specifically to this event. The parents didn't give a cogent answer.

Apparently, these protesters are possibly guilty of a "hate crime." Are "drag queens" now a protected minority class of people?

We shift from drag queens and transgender people to ask the question "What is a woman?" If being a "woman" is not a part of biology, what exactly is a "woman"?

The more Western culture insists on rebelling against God's created order, the more it turns the word woman into nothing more than a mask, a costume, a performance, or a meaningless identity.

Sources Consulted:

John Riley, "Proud Boys Disrupt Drag Queen Story Hour Event," Metro Weekly, June 14, 2022.

Scriptures Cited:

Genesis 1:27

Psalm 18:30

Proverbs 31:10,26,28,30-31

Note: This episode contains subject matter that may not be suitable for young children. We made our best effort to keep the information non-descriptive.

"Pride Month" has become a sacred cow of secular religion. Children are increasingly targeted for grooming.

The recent "Drag the Kids to Pride" event in Dallas, Texas demonstrated this as parents forced their young children to watch "drag queens" dance for money.

The kids didn't want to be there for their parents' secular ritual.

Commentators Alex Stein and John Doyle went there to report, chat, and preach. They revealed things the mainstream media ignored.

As Christians we must be bold about the truth that the Bible clearly condemns "pride" and the goals of "Pride Month." We must be vigilant to protect our children and call sinners to repentance. We must also give the gospel in love and recognize that many of these people were deprived of a loving home.

Sources Consulted:

Nicole Russell, "There’s no such thing as a family-friendly drag queen nightclub show for kids," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 13, 2022.

Russell Falcon, "Dallas drag queen event for kids sparks outrage, defense," The Hill, June 7, 2022.

K. Walker, "Disturbing Videos Emerge From ‘Family Friendly’ Drag Event In Dallas," Clash Daily with Doug Giles, June 6, 2022. (Warning: Image)

Juan Mendoza, "John Doyle takes on 'Drag The Kids To Pride' in Dallas: 'Texas is going blue!'," Rebel News, June 6, 2022.

Troy Lacey, "Pride—Before and After the Fall," Answers in Genesis, June 3, 2022.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 10:2-4

Proverbs 16:18

Proverbs 31:26,28

Isaiah 14:12-14